Mechanical Engineer

GENERAL PURPOSE
The primary role of the Mechanical Engineer will be to work on all product stages from research and development to design and manufacture of all products.  This role will also be responsible for resolving production issues on legacy products already in production. Produce conceptual design ideas utilizing 2D and 3D modeling software such as Solidworks for marketing as well as existing customers.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement) utilizing 3D modeling of components.
• Update maintain revision control, and plot Mechanical drawings.
• Interface with suppliers and customers.
• Design systems and components that meet the need and requirements.
• Participate in customer Design reviews with attention to DFM.
• Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to resolve production problems – through detailed root cause analysis.
• Have a working knowledge of Change Control and issuing Engineering Change Notices (ECN).
• Assist with assembly and construction of customer prototype samples.
• Assist when required in performing SIR, FAIR inspection approvals (on new parts).     
• Understand various properties of raw materials (Pros and Cons of using them).
• Design and construct production fixtures if required.
• Possess a basic understanding of electrical properties and EMC Compliance is a Plus.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering or related degree, or equivalent years of relative experience.
• 1-2 years of job-related experience
• Solidworks Modeling (1-2 years required)
• SAP knowledge a plus.  We will train.
• Ability to use various hand tools, drill press, table saw, calipers, micrometers, scales.
• Being creative as well as “Thinking out of the Box”
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio etc.) 
• Metal Fabrication, Injection Molding knowledge is a plus
• Assembly Practices, 3D Modeling
• Knowledge of Bills of Material (BOM)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to sit and stand for periods of time and to lift a min of 75lbs.

 
EEO STATEMENT

Wells Gardner Technologies, Inc. provides equal opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other category protected by law.

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